Employee Safety Program Specialist

Posted:
12/6/2024, 10:19:50 AM

Location(s):
River Falls, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

December 06, 2024

Department:

16002260 Safety and Quality Employee Safety

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

This is an onsite position primarily supporting United Hospital Hastings Regina Campus and River Falls Area Hospital. Based on business needs, this position may also support United Hospital in St. Paul.

  • Full time position
  • 8-hour, day shifts
  • No scheduled weekends

Job Description:

Provides employee safety program support at the business unit level and incorporates high reliability principles and tools into these efforts. Leads the development, implementation and evaluation of local employee safety initiatives. Supports data analysis, gap assessments, and presentation related to employee safety standards, processes and projects at the business unit. Implements safety initiatives and acts as a consultant to include matters of safety, industrial hygiene, hazardous materials, regulatory compliance and preparing for and responding to events.


Principle Responsibilities

  • Maintains regulatory compliance.
    • Ensures compliances with all local, state and nationally recognized employee safety related standards and regulations.
    • Supports the development of and maintains policies and procedures.
    • Participates in regulatory surveys.
  • Supports business unit employee safety program by analyzing and developing safe work practices and programs designed to anticipate, identify mitigate or eliminate hazards.
    • Conducts workplace safety audits and analysis to identify, assess, prevent and control workplace related hazards.
    • Conducts risk assessments and aligns programs to address identified risks.
    • Investigates incidents, functions as a safety officer, conducts root cause analysis and collaborates with leaders on corrective action plans.
    • Implements safety programs for ensuring control of hazardous materials and waste.
    • Provides analysis of workplace accidents and related costs such as personal injury and/or property damage.
    • Uses data to monitor impact of lost work days related to employee injuries.
    • Collaborates across disciplines to define and promote safe work practices and decreases employee injuries.
  • Applies basic analytical skills to evaluate employee safety data and tactics.
    • Analyzes employee safety data, information & tactics.
    • Investigates employee safety incidents and initiates actions for prevention.
    • Develops, conducts and analyzes workplace safety audits.
  • Establishes, implements & maintains site employee safety program.
    • Participates in site and system safety related committees.
    • Inspects and analyzes the workplace for hazards and takes corrective action as needed.
    • Creates and promotes employee safety standards and safe work performance.
    • Leads, implements, evaluates and monitors employee safety initiatives.
    • Monitors chemical inventory and safety data sheets (SDS).
    • Develops and implements safety programs for ensuring control of hazardous materials and waste.
    • Supports the development, implementation and management of employee safety related education.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Medical Technology or related field
  • 2 to 5 years experience in healthcare industry in an employee safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, public health or other related department if Bachelor’s Degree prepared or


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Medical Technology or related field
  • 0 to 2 years experience in healthcare industry in an employee safety, emergency management, industrial hygiene, public health or other related department if Master’s Degree prepared


Physical Demands

  • Light Work:
  • Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently